At times when we pass through adversity, God may be telling us that don't expect to get out of that thing soon, it's meant for our growth. God may actually want you to grow and develop into a better person through it.

The story of the nation of Israel that were taken captive to Babylon tell much of this. The exiled Jews were expecting a quick deliverance to return home from captivity as falsely prophecied by Hananiah but God later sent Prophet Jeremiah to tell them His plan is different that they were to spend 70 years there. He specifically told to not be in haste to come back but to build houses, give the children out to marry, seek peace in the land and prosper there.

This is unexpected from the exiled Jews but at times God also deals with us in the same manner. We may be expecting a quick answer to a prayer to get out of a trouble and God may be telling us it's not now to get out of it. That he wants us to grow, develop in it and prosper in the situation.

We can prosper and be fruitful in any situation. The presence of problems should not prevent us from being fruitful. God told the Isrealite to remain in the land of captivity, grow and prosper there

Today, God is not only thinking about you but his thought is focused on you. He will bring you out of your adversity soon, earlier than expected.

Trust him today, grow and prosper in this present situation while you wait on Him for deliverance. When you do this, your deliverance will come sooner than expected!